Massican Annia White Blend 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Massican
Label Name:
 
Annia White Blend
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
California (Sonoma & Napa)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.3%
Grape(s):
 
Tocai Friulano (43%), Ribolla Gialla (34%), Chardonnay (23%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Wine Enthusiast 93; Wine Spectator 92; Decanter 93; Vinous 90; Wine Advocate 90

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and white-flower aromatics with pear, white peach and wet-stone minerality; saline, lemon peel and subtle honeyed notes. Light-to-medium bodied, crisp acidity and a refreshing, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled white fish, fritto misto, roasted chicken, citrus salads, fresh burrata. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled scallops, Thai lime-and-herb salads, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Each variety harvested and fermented separately in stainless steel and used French oak, matured ~6 months (used oak + steel), then blended ~6 weeks prior to bottling. Early picking to emphasize freshness.

Vineyard Info
Massican, founded by Dan Petroski (2009), focuses on Italian-inspired California whites. Fruit sourced from small Napa and Sonoma sites; brand expanded after E.&J. Gallo acquisition (2023).